I am based outside the state but I was born in Queensland; am I eligible for funding?

Screen Queensland’s mandate is to fund Queensland based practitioners and interstate practitioners engaging Queensland creatives and/or crew. Queensland elements also form part of how a project is assessed and this differs across development and production.

What is the turnaround time on applications?

Generally, there is a four (4) to six (6) week turnaround on applications. This varies based on the number of applications being processed at the one time.  

Are there deadlines attached to development and production applications?

Our development and production programmes are open year round. In the instance where an application requires Board approval, it should be received four weeks prior to the Board meeting, which takes place the first Friday of every month.

There are deadlines attached to the Attachments programme and the Writers’ Room programme. Our website and social networking sites will always notify the industry of deadlines attached to these placements, however, generally the commencement of these programmes occur at the beginning of the financial year therefore applications open in the months leading up to July.

Does Screen Queensland fund short films?

Screen Queensland does not fund short films; short films are supported by other programmes.

I have a project where I am working with Indigenous people, are there any guidelines to adhere to?

Screen Australia has published a guide entitled, Pathways & Protocols: A filmmaker’s guide to working with Indigenous people, culture and concepts, by Terri Janke. Please see Screen Australia’s website to locate this excellent resource.